CVE-2018-10167 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published 3 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Hard-coded encryption key in backup files allows low-privilege users to decrypt and modify data, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-10167?

CVE-2018-10167 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web application backup file in the TP-Link EAP Controller and Omada Controller versions 2.5.4_Windows/2.6.0_Windows is encrypted with a hard-coded cryptographic key, so anyone who knows that key and the algorithm can decrypt it. A low-privilege user could decrypt and modify the backup file in order to elevate their privileges. This is fixed in version 2.6.1_Windows.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10167?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Eap Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10167?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-10167 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10167 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g9p8-h989-gp6g.